Rhino horn is made of Keratin and sold in powder form as a cure for diseases in Asia © 123RF

SA court lifts ban on domestic rhino horn sales

13 April 2017

South Africa’s highest court has rejected efforts by the government to retain a ban on domestic trade of rhino horn.

The ruling by the country’s constitutional court means rhino horns may be traded locally.

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